Crispy Golden Italian Cream Bombs
Delightful crispy dough shells filled with velvety custard, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1 cup custard filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in another bowl until frothy.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and thick.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Drain the cream bombs on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Fill each cream bomb with custard filling using a piping bag.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg